Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices

Drywall Texturing

Drywall Texturing guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information

January 2014

Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Drywall Texturing? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Drywall Texturing work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Drywall Texturing work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Drywall Texturing labor cost? What are the important Drywall Texturing quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?

Drywall Texturing - Frequently Asked Questions

What is a fair price for Drywall Texturing?

Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Drywall Texturing expect to pay between $0.52 to $0.75 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs.

Is a permit needed for Drywall Texturing work?

Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Drywall Texturing. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Drywall Texturing project complies with association guidelines.

Is it worth using a professional to perform Drywall Texturing work?

The final appearance of the drywall texture will depend on the skill, techniques and relevant experience of the professional. Make a hiring commitment only after relevant experience and quality of recent Drywall Texturing work have been verified. Include the apropriate quality checks (use the list below) when soliciting bids and in a signed contract.

Is Drywall Texturing something that I can do myself?

The typical Drywall Texturing project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Drywall Texturing requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home.

How many days are typically required to complete the Drywall Texturing work?

This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days.

Drywall Texturing - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details

Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Drywall Texturing. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Drywall Texturing work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.

The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Drywall Texturing will be approved by owner, before any work begins

Installed texture surface variations along a 4 foot straight edge will not exceed 1/16 inch - from any location along any direction

The texture surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage

All visible texture surfaces will have a consistent texture and uniform sheen

Apply a uniform thickness of drywall texture, with no voids or gaps at openings

Drywall Texturing - Work Milestones and Project Reminders

The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Drywall Texturing. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the drywall texture work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.

Determine if permit is required for Drywall Texturing by local building authority, before any work begins

Review written list of work to be completed; review quality requirements and payment terms before work begins